How Long to Read Heart of Darkness

How Long Does it Take to Read Heart of Darkness?

It takes the average reader and 30 minutes to read Heart of Darkness by Diamond Classics

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Although Polish by birth, Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) is regarded as one of the greatest writers in English, and Heart of Darkness, first published in 1902, is considered by many his "most famous, finest, and most enigmatic story." -- Encyclopaedia Britannica. The tale concerns the journey of the narrator (Marlow) up the Congo River on behalf of a Belgian trading company. Far upriver, he encounters the mysterious Kurtz, an ivory trader who exercises an almost godlike sway over the inhabitants of the region. Both repelled and fascinated by the man, Marlow is brought face to face with the corruption and despair that Conrad saw at the heart of human existence. In its combination of narrative and symbolic power, masterly character study and acute psychological penetration, Heart of Darkness ranks as a landmark of modern fiction. It is a book no serious student of literature can afford to miss.

How long is Heart of Darkness?

Heart of Darkness by Diamond Classics is 30 pages long, and a total of 7,500 words.

This makes it 10% the length of the average book. It also has 9% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Heart of Darkness Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 40 minutes to read Heart of Darkness aloud.

What Reading Level is Heart of Darkness?

Heart of Darkness is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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